principal object of worship at a temple (usu. a buddha or bodhisattva); principal image; idol; the man himself; the person at the heart of the matter
large statue of Buddha (trad. at least 4.8m high)
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
calamity; misfortune; disaster
to fall onto; to happen; to befall
from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
calamity; disaster; accident
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
something broad and flat; common; ordinary; low-ranking employee; freshman
admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic
to burn; to be roasted; to be heated; to be jealous; to be envious
Maitreya (Bodhisattva); Miroku
Maitreya (Bodhisattva); Miroku
something like ...; something called ...
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
something; nothing (with neg. verb)
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to
regretful; sorrowful; bitter; contrition
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
cruel; merciless; pitiful; tragic; breaking a religious precept without shame
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
calamity; disaster; catastrophe
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)